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Orange Sesame Chicken {fast cook}

Dec 29, 2013 · 20 Comments

Orange Sesame Chicken - Comfy Belly

If you're more into slow cooking than fast cooking here's a slow-cook version of my orange sesame chicken recipe {slow cook}.

The only difference between the two—the slow-cook version yields extremely tender pieces of chicken. That's not to say the fast-cook isn't tender, it's just not almost-falling-off-the-bone tender, as slow cooking is so good at doing. The sauce finishes a bit thicker in the fast-cook recipe, but you can simmer the slow-cook version for a few minutes once it's done cooking to reduce the sauce and thicken it.

So there you have the trade-offs. I'm currently partial to the fast-cook method, but they both have their merits. In any case, enjoy with steamed veggies, white rice, or cauliflower rice (recipe below). Chopsticks are optional. Enjoy!

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  1. Krista Fenech says

    June 08, 2025 at 4:48 pm

    5 stars
    The mixture of tomatoes and oranges had me very hesitant to try this… however it was DELICIOUS!!!! The taste of tomatoes seems to just disappear. I think the next time we try it I will decrease the amount of honey I used as it seemed a bit sweet for us… but may have also been the type of oranges I squeezed for the juice as well. Anyways will try again it was yummy!

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    • Erica says

      June 08, 2025 at 5:15 pm

      Thanks, Krista! Yes, you can definitely reduce the amount of sweetener and still have a great sauce.

      Reply
  2. jt wood says

    January 13, 2023 at 8:49 am

    Ok, another hit out of the park Erica! Definitely a new favorite. I actually simmered it on the stove top and it was great - took about 90 minutes. For the person who asked about sesame seeds, they are definitely legal for the SCD. I had to eat a big bowl right away straight from the pot with just some steamed cauliflower because I couldn't make myself wait to make the c. rice. Super excited to have it with the c. rice, sesame seeds, and green onion - yum! Right up there with the Almond Toffee Blondies.

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    • Erica says

      January 13, 2023 at 3:23 pm

      Hi Jt! So great to hear. Seeds can be tricky, fyi, so go cautiously with them.

      Reply
  3. Sammie says

    June 19, 2020 at 8:52 pm

    5 stars
    I made this recipe twice. The first time I made it exactly as the recipe read including 2 tablespoons salt and oh boy was it salty. Is it supposed to be tablespoons? I saw afterwards that the slow version calls for 2 teaspoons? We tried to eat it but couldn’t. I didn’t want to give up cause aside from how salty is was the flavor was good! So I made it again the next day but only put about a teaspoon salt....what a difference! It was delicious!! Thank you for a wonderful recipe!!

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    • Erica says

      June 19, 2020 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you so much for catching that!! Yes, it should be 2 teaspoons. Sorry about your first take being salty!

      Reply
  4. Roxann Valdes-Rasmussen says

    August 23, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Hi. Love your SCD cookbook and loving the website. What is the difference between "sesame oil" and "toasted sesame oil" as this recipe calls for?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Erica says

      August 26, 2015 at 11:40 pm

      Sesame oil is clear and isn't toasted (dark and deeper flavor)

      Reply
  5. Jeannette says

    April 14, 2014 at 10:38 pm

    This was delicious-- my husband and I loved it. I do have a question about the sesame oil. Is it possible the amount should be 1 teaspoon rather than 1 Tablespoon? The sesame oil taste was almost overwhelming and next time I will try 1 teaspoon. This recipe is a keeper! Thanks!

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    • Erica says

      April 22, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      I use a tablespoon, but of course feel free to lower it. I'm sure it will still be great!

      Reply
  6. Lisa says

    January 18, 2014 at 6:27 pm

    Soooo good! I didn't have the thai peppers or red pepper flakes, so I used a dash of cayenne. One thing missing I noticed (from my Chinese Restaurant) was the pineapple chunks. I also used a splash of ACV and next time will try the Redboat Fish Sauce for a bit of unami. Another hit from your kitchen!

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    • Lisa says

      January 18, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      One more thing to note, I used drained diced tomatoes for the tomato paste because I have not gotten letters back from companies about no starch, no sugar in the canned tomato products except from Muir Glen.

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    January 10, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    My family LOVED this dish tonight!!! I added some coconut aminos and a splash of vinegar. The color of the sauce is so appetizing!

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    • Erica says

      January 12, 2014 at 11:10 pm

      Good to hear. Another option is to add a splash of fish sauce. love the vinegar idea! I thought about adding apple cider vinegar but I know some can't do vinegar and it seemed to stand on it's own without it. Now I'm curious!

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    January 05, 2014 at 3:46 am

    Just wanted to say thanks for all of the amazing recipes! This was delicious. :+)

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    • Erica says

      January 05, 2014 at 7:45 am

      Thanks! always good to hear.

      Reply
  9. Olivia@ OmNom Love says

    January 04, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    I made this just the other night and it was amazing! My entire family liked it, which is saying something because my dad isn't a huge fan of chicken. Thanks for another fantastic recipe! 🙂

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    • Erica says

      January 04, 2014 at 3:24 pm

      It was an instant favorite here as well. Cheers!

      Reply
  10. Liz @ Virtually Homemade says

    December 30, 2013 at 9:08 am

    Wow! This looks so amazing (I would do the slow version) and i have to try the white cauliflower rice.

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    • Erica says

      December 30, 2013 at 11:55 am

      thanks, Liz. I can't argue with liking the tender slow-cook chicken for health and digestion, sometimes I just can't wait.

      Reply

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